SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G3901 between the City of Clearwater and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for the construction of a rotating beacon at the Clearwater Airpark, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution 25-05.
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SUMMARY:
On January 12, 2023, City Council approved the Lease and Property Operating Agreement (Operating Agreement) with FlyUSA to manage the Clearwater Airpark, and subsequently approved the First Amendment to the Lease and Property Operating Agreement on March 7, 2024.
As part of the public-private partnership, the City and FlyUSA seek to redevelop Airpark facilities, including the terminal building and additional corporate hangars. In accordance with the Operating Agreement, specifically article 12, the City and FlyUSA agreed in good faith to pursue FDOT funding for certain capital improvement projects that repair, redevelop, and revitalize the Airpark. FlyUSA requested to seek FDOT funding availability for this project.
FDOT JPA Agreement G3901 provides for a $110,000.00 grant for the construction of a rotating beacon, with FDOT reimbursing $88,000.00 and the City providing a cash match of $22,000.00. FlyUSA will reimburse the City for the $22,000.00 cash match portion.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will establish capital project G2508, Airpark Beacon, and record a budget of $110,000.00 which represents $88,000.00 in grant revenue and $22,000.00 in reimbursement revenue. All expenditures will be reimbursed by a combination of FDOT and FlyUSA funds.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government
1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity
2.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
